BSN 465Decision Making in NursingDistance345An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hourFall, Spring, and Summer (subject to enrollment)BSN 366 (BSN 465 may be taken concurrently with the BSN 366 Audit)NoneNoneThe purpose of this course is to aid nurses in making decisions, using ethical, political, legal, cultural, spiritual, clinical, and other considerations as part of the decision-making process. The course will emphasize ethical decision-making in nursing practice. Nurses are required to make decisions in every aspect of practice, and need to have a foundation of knowledge, values, and ethics which will promote client-centered care in multiple nursing settings. An accurate understanding of policy and ethics in the decision-making process is vital for every practicing nurse.BSN